With Chelsea looking to offload a few players in the January 2025 transfer window, former Serie A champions in a bid to improve their squad have reportedly set their eyes on signing one of the key midfielders away from Stamford Bridge.

According to reports, Napoli is preparing to submit a formal offer to Chelsea for midfielder Cesare Casadei in the coming hours. The promising youngster, who has been vocal about his wish to return to Italy, is seeking more playing time after limited opportunities in England. Napoli is eager to complete the transfer swiftly to fend off interest from other Italian clubs, including Torino and Lazio.

Napoli’s sporting director, Mauro Manna, has reportedly been tracking Casadei since last summer, while former Inter Milan assistant Cristian Stellini, now working under Antonio Conte, holds a high opinion of the midfielder due to their previous collaboration.

Chelsea is expected to include a sell-on clause in any potential agreement, a common feature in their recent transfer dealings. Napoli views Casadei as a strategic acquisition to enhance their midfield depth and maintain their competitive edge in the Serie A title race. Given his experience at Inter Milan and impressive performances in the U-20 World Cup, Casadei could bring valuable skill and potential to their squad.

The transfer could be pivotal for both Napoli's and Casadei’s careers as the January transfer window moves by all clubs intensify. Napoli’s determination to strengthen their team as they lead the Serie A standings makes this pursuit particularly significant. Meanwhile, with no imminent return to Enzo Maresca’s squad on the horizon, Casadei is hopeful that Napoli and Chelsea will soon reach an agreement that will secure his move back to Italy.

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Harry Maguire has faced fines and driving bans for multiple speeding offences and for the second time the Man United defender was caught driving his Land Rover at 68mph in a 60mph zone on the A616 in South Yorkshire. After pleading guilty, he was fined £670, with an additional £268 victim surcharge and £90 in court costs, bringing the total penalty to £1,028, along with three points added to his license.

In a separate incident, Maguire received a 56-day driving ban and a £1,052 fine for speeding at 85mph in a 50mph zone near Manchester Airport last March. His Range Rover was captured on camera exiting a tunnel under the runway at excessive speed.

At the time, he already had three points on his license from a 2021 violation. Two days later, he was again found speeding, adding three more points. His solicitor admitted that the speed was "wholly excessive," and Maguire accepted the punishment, which included a £666 fine, £120 in court costs, and a £266 surcharge.

According to The Mirror, Maguire’s additional speeding violation resulted in a £1,000 fine and three more points on his license. Despite his driving troubles, Manchester United recently extended his contract by 12 months, exercising an option to do so. However, manager Ruben Amorim emphasized the need for Maguire to step up as a leader in what has been a challenging season for the club.

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Nigerian music stars Tems and Wizkid have garnered attention once more by earning nominations for the prestigious NAACP Image Awards 2025. Tems, renowned for her soulful sound and mesmerizing performances, received a nomination in the Outstanding International Song category for her hit track "Love Me JeJe" from her debut album Born in the Wild.

This recognition affirms her growing prominence and acclaim on the global music scene. Wizkid, a leading figure in the Afrobeats movement, secured two nominations for his collaboration with Brent Faiyaz on "Piece of My Heart." The track is nominated for both Outstanding International Song and Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary).

The 56th annual NAACP Image Awards will take place on February 22 at the Pasadena Civic Center in California, celebrating the achievements of people of color across music, film, television, and literature. The nominations for Tems and Wizkid highlight the rising influence of African artists in global entertainment.

Entertainer of the Year

Cynthia Erivo
Keke Palmer
Kendrick Lamar
Kevin Hart
Shannon Sharpe

Outstanding Social Media Personality of the Year

Kai Cenat
Keith Lee
RaeShanda Lias
Shirley Raines
Tony Baker

Outstanding Motion Picture

Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Sony Pictures)
Bob Marley: One Love (Paramount Pictures)
The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
The Six Triple Eight (Netflix)
Wicked (Universal Pictures)

Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture

André Holland — Exhibiting Forgiveness (Roadside Attractions)
Colman Domingo — Sing Sing (A24)
John David Washington — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
Kingsley Ben-Adir — Bob Marley: One Love (Paramount Pictures)
Martin Lawrence — Bad Boys: Ride or Die (Sony Pictures)

Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture

Cynthia Erivo — Wicked (Universal Pictures)
Kerry Washington — The Six Triple Eight (Netflix)
Lashana Lynch — Bob Marley: One Love (Paramount Pictures)
Lupita Nyong’o — A Quiet Place: Day One (Paramount Pictures)
Regina King — Shirley (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture

Brian Tyree Henry — The Fire Inside (Amazon MGM Studios)
Corey Hawkins — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
David Alan Grier — The American Society of Magical Negroes (Focus Features)
Denzel Washington — Gladiator II (Paramount Pictures)
Samuel L. Jackson — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor — Exhibiting Forgiveness (Roadside Attractions)
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor — Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
Danielle Deadwyler — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
Ebony Obsidian — The Six Triple Eight (Netflix)
Lynn Whitfield — Albany Road (Faith Filmworks)

Outstanding Independent Motion Picture

Albany Road (Faith Filmworks)
Exhibiting Forgiveness (Roadside Attractions)
Rob Peace (Republic Pictures)
Sing Sing (A24)
We Grown Now (Sony Pictures Classics)

Outstanding International Motion Picture

El lugar de la otra (Netflix)
Emilia Pérez (Netflix)
Memoir of a Snail (IFC Films)
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (NEON)
The Wall Street Boy, Kipkemboi (ArtMattan Films)

Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture

Brandon Wilson — Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
Clarence Maclin — Sing Sing (A24)
Danielle Deadwyler — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
Ebony Obsidian — The Six Triple Eight (Netflix)
Ryan Destiny — The Fire Inside (Amazon MGM Studios)

Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture

Bob Marley: One Love (Paramount Pictures)
The Book of Clarence (Sony Pictures)
The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
The Six Triple Eight (Netflix)
Wicked (Universal Pictures)

Outstanding Animated Motion Picture

Inside Out 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Kung Fu Panda 4 (DreamWorks Animation)
Moana 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Piece by Piece (Focus Features)
The Wild Robot (DreamWorks Animation)

Outstanding Character Voice–Over Performance – Motion Picture

Aaron Pierre — Mufasa: The Lion King (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Anika Noni Rose — Mufasa: The Lion King (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Ayo Edebiri — Inside Out 2 (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Blue Ivy Carter — Mufasa: The Lion King (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)
Lupita Nyong’o — The Wild Robot (DreamWorks Animation)

Outstanding Short Form (Live Action)

Chocolate with Sprinkles (AFI)
Definitely Not a Monster
If They Took Us Back
My Brother & Me (MeowBark Films)
Superman Doesn’t Steal

Outstanding Short Form (Animated)

if(fy) (OTB/The Hidden Hand Studios)
Nate & John (Unity Animation Project, LLC)
Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz “Jackie Robinson” (Exhibit Treal Studios)
Self (Pixar Animation Studios)
Walk in the Light (419 Studios)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Motion Picture)

David Fortune — Color Book (Tribeca Studios)
Malcolm Washington — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
RaMell Ross — Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
Titus Kaphar — Exhibiting Forgiveness (Roadside Attractions)
Zoë Kravitz — Blink Twice (Amazon MGM Studios)

Outstanding Youth Performance in a Motion Picture

Anthony B. Jenkins — The Deliverance (Netflix)
Blake Cameron James — We Grown Now (Sony Pictures Classics)
Jeremiah Daniels — Color Book (Tribeca Studios)
Percy Daggs IV — Never Let Go (Lionsgate)
Skylar Aleece Smith — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)

Outstanding Cinematography in a Motion Picture

Andrés Arochi — Longlegs (NEON)
Jomo Fray — Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
Justin Derry — She Taught Love (Andscape)
Lachlan Milne — Exhibiting Forgiveness (Roadside Attractions)
Rob Hardy — The Book of Clarence (Sony Pictures)

Outstanding Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary (ABC)
How to Die Alone (Hulu)
Poppa’s House (CBS)
The Neighborhood (CBS)
The Upshaws (Netflix)

Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series

Cedric The Entertainer — The Neighborhood (CBS)
Damon Wayans — Poppa’s House (CBS)
David Alan Grier — St. Denis Medical (NBC)
Delroy Lindo — UnPrisoned (Hulu)
Mike Epps — The Upshaws (Netflix)

Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series

Ayo Edebiri — The Bear (FX/Hulu)
Kerry Washington — UnPrisoned (Hulu)
Natasha Rothwell — How to Die Alone (Hulu)
Quinta Brunson — Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Tichina Arnold — The Neighborhood (CBS)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Damon Wayans Jr. — Poppa’s House (CBS)
Giancarlo Esposito — The Gentlemen (Netflix)
Kenan Thompson — Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Tyler James Williams — Abbott Elementary (ABC)
William Stanford Davis — Abbott Elementary (ABC)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Danielle Pinnock — Ghosts (CBS)
Ego Nwodim — Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Janelle James — Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Sheryl Lee Ralph — Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Wanda Sykes — The Upshaws (Netflix)

Outstanding Drama Series

9-1-1 (ABC)
Bel-Air (Peacock)
Cross (Amazon Prime Video)
Found (NBC)
Reasonable Doubt (Hulu)

Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series

Aldis Hodge — Cross (Amazon Prime Video)
Donald Glover — Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
Harold Perrineau — FROM (MGM+)
Jabari Banks — Bel-Air (Peacock)
Michael Rainey Jr. — Power Book II: Ghost (Starz)

Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series

Angela Bassett — 9-1-1 (ABC)
Emayatzy Corinealdi — Reasonable Doubt (Hulu)
Queen Latifah — The Equalizer (CBS)
Shanola Hampton — Found (NBC)
Zoe Saldaña — Lioness (Paramount+)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Adrian Holmes — Bel-Air (Peacock)
Cliff “Method Man” Smith — Power Book II: Ghost (Starz)
Isaiah Mustafa — Cross (Amazon Prime Video)
Jacob Latimore — The Chi (Paramount+)
Morris Chestnut — Reasonable Doubt (Hulu)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Adjoa Andoh — Bridgerton (Netflix)
Coco Jones — Bel-Air (Peacock)
Golda Rosheuvel — Bridgerton (Netflix)
Lorraine Toussaint — The Equalizer (CBS)
Lynn Whitfield — The Chi (Paramount+)

Outstanding Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
Genius: MLK/X (National Geographic)
Griselda (Netflix)
Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
The Madness (Netflix)

Outstanding Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

Aaron Pierre — Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
Colman Domingo — The Madness (Netflix)
Kelvin Harrison Jr. — Genius: MLK/X (National Geographic)
Kevin Hart — Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
Laurence Fishburne — Clipped (FX/Hulu)

Outstanding Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor — The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (Hulu/Searchlight Pictures)
Naturi Naughton — Abducted at an HBCU: A Black Girl Missing Movie (Lifetime)
Sanaa Lathan — The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (Hulu/Searchlight Pictures)
Sofía Vergara — Griselda (Netflix)
Uzo Aduba — The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (Hulu/Searchlight Pictures)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

Don Cheadle — Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
Luke James — Them: The Scare (Amazon Prime Video)
Ron Cephas Jones — Genius: MLK/X (National Geographic)
Samuel L. Jackson — Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
Terrence Howard — Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Television (Series, Special or Movie)

Brandy Norwood — Descendants: The Rise of Red (Disney+)
Jayme Lawson — Genius: MLK/X (National Geographic)
Loretta Devine — Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted By Love (Lifetime)
Sanaa Lathan — Young. Wild. Free. (BET+)
Taraji P. Henson — Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)

Outstanding News/Information (Series or Special)

Black Men’s Summit (BET Media Group)
Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (PBS)
Laura Coates Live (CNN)
NewsNight with Abby Phillip (CNN)
The ReidOut (MSNBC)

Outstanding Talk Series

Hart to Heart (Peacock)
Sherri (Syndicated)
Tamron Hall Show (Syndicated)
The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
The Shop Season 7 (YouTube)

Outstanding Reality Program, Reality Competition or Game Show (Series)

Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)
Password (NBC)
Rhythm + Flow (Netflix)
The Real Housewives of Potomac (Bravo)
Tia Mowry: My Next Act (WeTV)

Outstanding Variety Show (Series or Special)

BET Awards 2024 (BET Media Group)
Deon Cole: Ok, Mister (Netflix)
Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was… (Netflix)
Katt Williams: Woke Foke (Netflix)
Saturday Night Live (NBC)

Outstanding Children’s Program

Craig of the Creek (Cartoon Network)
Descendants: The Rise of Red (Disney+)
Gracie’s Corner (YouTube TV)
Sesame Street (MAX)
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (Apple TV+)

Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited–Series)

Caleb Elijah — Cross (Amazon Prime Video)
Graceyn Hollingsworth — Gracie’s Corner (YouTube TV)
Leah Sava Jeffries — Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Disney+)
Melody Hurd — Cross (Amazon Prime Video)
TJ Mixson — The Madness (Netflix)

Outstanding Host in a Talk or News/Information (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

Abby Phillip — NewsNight with Abby Phillip (CNN)
Henry Louis Gates Jr. — Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (PBS)
Jennifer Hudson — The Jennifer Hudson Show (Syndicated)
Joy Reid — The Reidout (MSNBC)
Sherri Shepherd — Sherri (Syndicated)

Outstanding Host in a Reality/Reality Competition, Game Show or Variety (Series or Special) – Individual or Ensemble

Alfonso Ribeiro — Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
Keke Palmer — Password (NBC)
Nick Cannon — The Masked Singer (Fox)
Steve Harvey — Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)
Taraji P. Henson — BET Awards 2024 (BET Media Group)

Outstanding Guest Performance

Ayo Edebiri — Saturday Night Live (NBC)
Cree Summer — Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Keegan-Michael Key — Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Marlon Wayans — Bel-Air (Peacock)
Maya Rudolph — Saturday Night Live (NBC)

Outstanding Animated Series

Disney Jr.’s Ariel (Disney Jr.)
Everybody Still Hates Chris (Comedy Central)
Gracie’s Corner (YouTube TV)
Iwájú (Disney+)
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (Disney Channel)

Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (Television)

Angela Bassett — Orion and the Dark (Netflix)
Cree Summer — Rugrats (Nickelodeon)
Cree Summer — The Legend of Vox Machina (Amazon Prime Video)
Dawnn Lewis — Star Trek: Lower Decks (Paramount+)
Keke Palmer — The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy (Amazon Prime Video)

Outstanding Short Form Series or Special – Reality/Nonfiction /Documentary

In the Margins (PBS)
NCAA Basketball on CBS Sports (CBS)
Roots of Resistance (PBS)
SC Featured (ESPN)
The Prince of Death Row Records (YouTube TV)

Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television)

Ayo Edebiri — The Bear (FX/Hulu)
Diarra Kilpatrick — Diarra From Detroit (BET+)
Maurice Williams — The Madness (Netflix)
Thembi L. Banks — Young. Wild. Free. (BET+)
Vince Staples — The Vince Staples Show (Netflix)

Outstanding New Artist

Doechii (Capitol Records/Top Dawg Entertainment)
Myles Smith (RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment)
Samoht (Affective Music)
Shaboozey (American Dogwood/Empire)
Tyla (Epic Records)

Outstanding Male Artist

Chris Brown (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
J. Cole (Dreamville/Interscope Records)
Kendrick Lamar (pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records)
October London (Death Row Records/gamma.)
Usher (mega/gamma.)

Outstanding Female Artist

Beyoncé (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment LLC)
Coco Jones (Def Jam Recordings)
Doechii (Capitol Records/Top Dawg Entertainment)
GloRilla (Collective Music Group/Interscope Records)
H.E.R. (RCA Records)

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album

Heart of a Human — DOE (Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration)
Live Breathe Fight — Tamela Mann (Tillymann Music Group)
Still Karen — Karen Clark Sheard (Karew Records/Motown Gospel)
Sunny Days — Yolanda Adams (Epic Records)
The Maverick Way Reimagined — Maverick City Music (Tribl Records)

Outstanding International Song

“Close” — Skip Marley (Def Jam Recordings)
“Hmmm” — Chris Brown feat. Davido (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
“Jump” — Tyla (Epic Records)
“Love Me JeJe” — Tems (RCA Records/Since ‘93)
“Piece of My Heart” — Wizkid feat. Brent Faiyaz (RCA Records/Sony Music International/Starboy Entertainment)

Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album

“Alright” — Victoria Monét (RCA Records/Lovett Music)
“Alter Ego (ALTERnate Version)” — Doechii, JT (Capitol Records/Top Dawg Entertainment)
“Boy Bye” — Chlöe Bailey (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment LLC)
“Not Like Us” — Kendrick Lamar (pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records)
“Yeah Glo!” — GloRilla (Collective Music Group/Interscope Records)

Outstanding Album

Alligator Bites Never Heal — Doechii (Capitol Records/Top Dawg Entertainment)
Cape Town to Cairo — PJ Morton (Morton Records/EMPIRE)
Coming Home — USHER (mega/gamma.)
Cowboy Carter — Beyoncé (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment LLC)
Glorious — GloRilla (Collective Music Group/Interscope Records)

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album

Bob Marley: One Love (Soundtrack) (Tuff Gong/Island Records)
Genius: MLK/X (Songs from the Original Series) (Hollywood Records)
Reasonable Doubt (Season 2) (Original Soundtrack) (Hollywood Records)
The Book of Clarence (The Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Geneva Club under exclusive license to Roc Nation Records, LLC)
Wicked: The Soundtrack (Republic Records)

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song

“Church Doors” — Yolanda Adams (Epic Records)
“Do It Anyway” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard (TeeLee Records/Motown Gospel)
“God Problems (Not By Power)” — Maverick City Music feat. Miles Minnick (Tribl Records)
“I Prayed for You (Said a Prayer)” MAJOR. — (NowThatsMAJOR/MNRK Music Group)
“Working for Me” — Tamela Mann (Tillymann Music Group)

Outstanding Jazz Album

Creole Orchestra — Etienne Charles (Culture Shock Music)
Epic Cool — Kirk Whalum (Artistry Music)
Javon & Nikki Go to the Movies — Javon Jackson and Nikki Giovanni (Solid Jackson Records)
On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute — Matthew Whitaker (MOCAT Records)
Portrait — Samara Joy (Verve Records)

Outstanding Soul/R&B Song

“16 CARRIAGES” — Beyoncé (Columbia Records/Parkwood Entertainment LLC)
“Here We Go (Uh Oh)” — Coco Jones (Def Jam Recordings)
“I Found You” — PJ Morton (Morton Records/EMPIRE)
“Residuals” — Chris Brown (RCA Records/Chris Brown Entertainment)
“Saturn” — SZA (RCA Records/Top Dawg Entertainment)

Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song

“Mamushi” — Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba (Hot Girl Productions LLC/Warner Music Group)
“Murdergram Deux” — LL Cool J feat. Eminem (Def Jam Recordings)
“Noid” — Tyler, the Creator (Columbia Records)
“Not Like Us” — Kendrick Lamar (pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records)
“Yeah Glo!” — GloRilla (Collective Music Group/Interscope Records)

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)

Adam Blackstone & Fantasia — “Summertime” (BASSic Black Entertainment Records/Anderson Music Group/EMPIRE)
Leela James feat. Kenyon Dixon — “Watcha Done Now” (Shesangz Music, Inc. under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (US) LLC)
Maverick City Music feat. Miles Minnick — “God Problems (Not By Power)” (Tribl Records)
Muni Long & Mariah Carey — “Made for Me” (Supergiant Records/Def Jam Recordings)
Sounds of Blackness feat. Jamecia Bennett & Buddy McLain — “Thankful” (McLain Music, LLC)

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Contemporary)

FLO & GloRilla — “In My Bag” (Island Records)
GloRilla feat. Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, Kierra Sheard, Chandler Moore — “RAIN DOWN ON ME” (Collective Music Group/Interscope Records)
USHER & Burna Boy — “Coming Home” (mega/gamma.)
Victoria Monét feat. USHER — “SOS” (Sex on Sight) (RCA Records/Lovett Music)
Wizkid feat. Brent Faiyaz — “Piece of My Heart” (RCA Records/Lovett Music)

Outstanding Original Score for Television/Motion Picture

Challengers (Original Score) (Milan Records)
Dune: Part Two (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (WaterTower Music)
Star Wars: The Acolyte (Original Soundtrack) (Walt Disney Records)
The American Society of Magical Negroes (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Back Lot Music)
The Book of Clarence (Original Motion Picture Score) (Milan Records)

Outstanding Documentary (Film)

Daughters (Netflix)
Frida (Amazon MGM Studios)
King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones (Freestyle Digital Media)
Luther: Never Too Much (Sony Music Entertainment/Sony Music Publishing/CNN Films)
The Greatest Night in Pop (Netflix)

Outstanding Documentary (Television)

Black Barbie: A Documentary (Netflix)
Black Twitter: A People’s History (Hulu)
Gospel (PBS)
Simone Biles Rising (Netflix)
Sprint (Netflix)

Outstanding Short Form Documentary (Film)

Camille A. Brown: Giant Steps (American Masters and Firelight Media)
Danielle Scott: Ancestral Call (American Masters and Firelight Media)
How to Sue the Klan
Judging Juries
Silent Killer (Kaila Love Jones Films)

Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series

Ashley Nicole Black — Shrinking – “Changing Patterns” (Apple TV+)
Brittani Nichols — Abbott Elementary – “Breakup” (ABC)
Crystal Jenkins — No Good Deed – “Letters of Intent” (Netflix)
Diarra Kilpatrick — Diarra From Detroit – “Chasing Ghosts” (BET+)
Jordan Temple — Abbott Elementary – “Smoking” (ABC)

Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series

Azia Squire — Bridgerton – “Tick Tock” (Netflix)
Ben Watkins — Cross – “Hero Complex” (Amazon Prime Video)
Francesca Sloane, Donald Glover — Mr. & Mrs. Smith – “First Date” (Amazon Prime Video)
Geetika Lizardi — Bridgerton – “Joining of Hands” (Netflix)
Lauren Gamble — Bridgerton – “Old Friends” (Netflix)

Outstanding Writing in a Television Movie or Special

Brandon Espy, Carl Reid — Mr. Crocket (Hulu)
Bree West, Chazitear — A Wesley South African Christmas (BET+)
Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Thembi L. Banks — Young. Wild. Free. (BET+)
Rudy Mancuso, Dan Lagana — Música (Amazon Prime Video)
Tina Mabry, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Cee Marcellus — The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat (Hulu/Searchlight Pictures)

Outstanding Writing in a Motion Picture

Barry Jenkins — The Fire Inside (Amazon MGM Studios)
RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes — Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
Steve McQueen — Blitz (Apple Original Films)
Titus Kaphar — Exhibiting Forgiveness (Roadside Attractions)
Virgil Williams, Malcolm Washington — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)

Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series

Ayo Edebiri — The Bear – “Napkins” (FX/Hulu)
Bentley Kyle Evans — Mind Your Business – “The Reunion” (Bounce TV)
Robbie Countryman — The Upshaws – “Ain’t Broke” (Netflix)
Tiffany Johnson — How to Die Alone – “Trust No One” (Hulu)
William Smith — The Vince Staples Show – “Brown Family” (Netflix)

Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series

Carl Franklin — Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story – “Blame It on the Rain” (Netflix)
Marta Cunningham — Genius: MLK/X – “Protect Us” (National Geographic)
Marta Cunningham — Genius: MLK/X – “Who We Are” (National Geographic)
Paris Barclay — Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story – “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” (Netflix)
Rapman — Supacell – “Supacell” (Netflix)

Outstanding Directing in a Television Movie, Documentary, or Special

Kelley Kali — Kemba (BET+)
Marcelo Gama — BET Awards 2024 (BET Media Group)
Shanta Fripp — Black Men’s Summit (BET Media Group)
Thembi L. Banks — Young. Wild. Free (BET+)
Tina Mabry — The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can Eat (Hulu/Searchlight Pictures)

Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture

Jeymes Samuel — The Book of Clarence (Sony Pictures)
Malcolm Washington — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
RaMell Ross — Nickel Boys (Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios)
Reinaldo Marcus Green — Bob Marley: One Love (Paramount Pictures)
Steve McQueen — Blitz (Apple Original Films)

Outstanding Directing in a Documentary (Television or Motion Picture)

Bao Nguyen — The Greatest Night in Pop (Netflix)
Dawn Porter — Luther: Never Too Much (Sony Music Entertainment/Sony Music Publishing/CNN Films)
Deborah Riley Draper — James Brown: Say It Loud (A&E)
Jason Pollard, Sam Pollard — Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys (A&E)
Nneka Onuorah — Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words (Amazon Prime Video)

Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde — Tia Williams (Grand Central Publishing – Hachette Book Group)
Grown Woman — Sarai Johnson (Harper – HarperCollins Publishers)
Neighbors and Other Stories — Diane Oliver, Tayari Jones (Foreword) (Grove Atlantic)
One of Us Knows: A Thriller — Alyssa Cole (William Morrow – HarperCollins Publishers)
What You Leave Behind — Wanda M. Morris (William Morrow – HarperCollins Publishers)

Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction

A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune — Noliwe Rooks (Penguin Press – Penguin Books)
Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest — Fawn Weaver (Melcher Media Inc.)
Picturing Black History: Photographs and Stories that Changed the World — Daniela Edmeier, Damarius Johnson, Nicholas B. Breyfogle and Steven Conn (Abrams Books – Harry N. Abrams)
The 1619 Project: A Visual Experience — Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine (Clarkson Potter – Crown Publishing Group)
The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America — Larry Tye (Mariner Books – HarperCollins Publishers)

Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author

A Kind of Madness — Uche Okonkwo (Tin House Books)
AfroCentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture — Shirley Neal (HarperCollins Amistad)
Grown Woman — Sarai Johnson (Harper – HarperCollins Publishers)
Masquerade — O.O. Sangoyomi (Forge Books – Tor Publishing Group)
Swift River — Essie Chambers (Simon & Schuster)

Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography

Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me — Whoopi Goldberg (Blackstone Publishing)
By the Time You Read This: The Space Between Cheslie’s Smile and Mental Illness ― Her Story in Her Own Words — Cheslie Kryst and April Simpkins (Forefront Books)
Do It Anyway: Don’t Give Up Before It Gets Good — Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Sarah Jakes Roberts (Foreword) (WaterBrook – Penguin Random House)
Lovely One: A Memoir — Ketanji Brown Jackson (Random House)
Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America — JoyAnn Reid (Mariner Books – HarperCollins Publishers)

Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional

Black Joy Playbook: 30 Days of Intentionally Reclaiming Your Delight — Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggets (Ink & Willow – Penguin Random House)
I Did a New Thing: 30 Days to Living Free (A Feeding the Soul Book) — Tabitha Brown (William Morrow – HarperCollins Publishers)
Loving Your Black Neighbor as Yourself: A Guide to Closing the Space Between Us — Chanté Griffin (WaterBrook – Penguin Random House)
Radical Self-Care: Rituals for Inner Resilience — Rebecca Moore (Author), Amberlee Green (Illustrator) (The Quarto Group/Leaping Hare Press)
Wash Day: Passing on the Legacy, Rituals, and Love of Natural Hair — Tomesha Faxio (Clarkson Potter – Crown Publishing Group)

Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry

Bluff: Poems — Danez Smith (Graywolf Press)
Good Dress — Brittany Rogers (Tin House Books)
Load in Nine Times: Poems — Frank X Walker (Liveright Publishing – W.W. Norton & Company)
Song of My Softening — Omotara James (Alice James Books)
This Is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets — Kwame Alexander (Little, Brown and Company)

Outstanding Literary Work – Children

All I Need to Be — Rachel Ricketts (Author), Tiffany Rose (Illustrator) with Luana Horry (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)
Cicely Tyson — Renée Watson (Author), Sherry Shine (Illustrator) (Amistad Books for Young Readers)
Crowning Glory: A Celebration of Black Hair — Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), Ekua Holmes (Illustrator) (Candlewick Press)
My Hair Is a Book — Maisha Oso (Author), London Ladd (Illustrator) (HarperCollins Publishers)
You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil TJ Book — Taraji P. Henson (Author), Paul Kellam (Illustrator) (Zonderkidz – HarperCollins)

Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens

American Wings: Chicago’s Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky — Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers)
Barracoon Adapted for Young Readers The Story of the Last Black Cargo — Zora Neale Hurston, Ibram X. Kendi (Adapted by), Jazzmen Lee-Johnson (Illustrator) (Amistad Books for Young Readers)
Black Star: The Door of No Return — Kwame Alexander (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)
Brushed Between Cultures: A YA Coming of Age Novel Set in Brooklyn, New York — Samarra St. Hilaire (Samarra St. Hilaire)
Clutch Time: A Shot Clock Novel (Shot Clock, 2) — Caron Butler and Justin A. Reynolds (HarperCollins Publishers)

Outstanding Graphic Novel

Big Jim and the White Boy: An American Classic Reimagined — David F. Walker and Marcus Kwame Anderson (Ten Speed Graphic – Penguin Random House)
Black Defender: The Awakening — Dr. David Washington, Mr. Zhengis Tasbolatov (Illustrator), Mr. Billy Blanks (Foreword) (Washington Comix)
Gamerville — Johnnie Christmas (HarperAlley – HarperCollins Publishers)
Ghost Roast — Shawneé Gibbs, Shawnelle Gibbs, Emily Cannon (Illustrator) (Versify – HarperCollins Publishers)
Punk Rock Karaoke — Bianca Xunise (Viking Books for Young Readers)

Outstanding News and Information Podcast

#SundayCivics (LJW Community Strategies)
After the Uprising (iHeartPodcasts, Double Asterisk)
Into America: Uncounted Millions (MSNBC)
Native Land Pod (iHeartPodcasts, Reasoned Choice Media)
The Assignment with Audie Cornish (CNN Audio)

Outstanding Lifestyle/Self–Help Podcast 

Balanced Black Girl (Dear Media)
Is This Going to Cause An Argument (Seven14Seven Media) 
The R Spot with Iyanla (Shondaland)
Therapy for Black Girls (iHeartPodcasts)
We Don’t Always Agree with Ryan & Sterling (ABF Creative & Indian Meadows Productions)

Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast

Baby, This is Keke Palmer (Wondery)
Club Shay Shay (Shay Shay Media & The Volume)
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay (The Ringer)
We Don’t Always Agree with Ryan & Sterling (ABF Creative & Indian Meadows Productions)
What Now? with Trevor Noah (Spotify Studios in partnership with Day Zero Productions and Fulwell 73)

Outstanding Sports, Arts and Entertainment Podcast

Naked Sports with Cari Champion (The Black Effect Podcast Network)
Nightcap (Shay Shay Media & The Volume)
Questlove Supreme (iHeartPodcasts)
R&B Money Podcast (R&B Money)
Two Funny Mamas (Mocha Podcasts Network)

Outstanding Podcast – Limited Series/Short Form

About the Journey (Marriott Bonvoy, AT WILL MEDIA & mntra)
Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown (Lemonada Media)
Stranded (Broadway Video)
The Wonder of Stevie (Audible, Higher Ground and Pineapple Street Studios)
When We Win with Maya Rupert (Lemonada Media)

Outstanding Costume Design (Television or Film)

Ernesto Martinez — Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
Megan Coates — Shirley (Netflix)
Gersha Phillips — The Big Cigar (Apple TV+)
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)
Paul Tazewell — Wicked (Universal Pictures)

Outstanding Make-up (Television or Film)

Carol Rasheed — Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
Debi Young — Shirley (Netflix)
Rebecca Lee — Shogun (FX/Hulu)
Matiki Anoff — The Book of Clarence (Sony Pictures)
Para Malden — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)

Outstanding Hairstyling (Television or Film)

Terry Hunt — Bel-Air (Peacock)
Lawrence Davis — Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist (Peacock)
Nakoya Yancey — Shirley (Netflix)
Brian Badie — The Penguin (HBO/Max)
Andrea Mona Bowman — The Piano Lesson (Netflix)

Outstanding Stunt Ensemble (TV or Film)

Cross (Amazon Prime Video)
Grotesquerie (FX/Hulu)
Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
Red One (Amazon MGM Studios)
Them: The Scare (Amazon Prime Video)

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Following the high level of uncertainty that has continued to surround the future of Marcus Rashford the latest update on his time at Man United as the January 2025 transfer window progresses has sparked a debate on social media.

With reports confirming a possible active January 2025 transfer window for Manchester United as new manager Ruben Amorim seeks to strengthen the squad amidst a challenging season, questions about the future of certain players have continued to emerge as time progresses. Amorim has pinpointed key areas in need of reinforcements, notably the left-back position and the striker role, as part of his efforts to turn around the team’s fortunes.

One of the most intriguing stories surrounding the club involves Marcus Rashford, whose future at Old Trafford remains uncertain. The forward has been linked with a potential departure due to his declining form and substantial wages.

According to reports if Rashford is open to a new challenge, and United appears willing to let him go if the right terms can be agreed upon. Negotiations have reportedly begun with AC Milan regarding a possible loan move, though Borussia Dortmund has also shown interest. However, United is only willing to approve a loan deal if it includes an obligation to buy, ensuring a longer-term solution.

On the outgoing front, alongside Rashford, Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen both nearing the end of their contracts could also be set to leave. However, youngsters Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are expected to stay, despite speculative reports suggesting they might be sold to meet financial regulations.

As the transfer window heats up, Manchester United’s moves will be closely watched. The coming weeks are likely to bring pivotal decisions that could shape the club’s trajectory for the rest of the season.

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Following the announcement of Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, questions as to who he is have emerged on social media and in sports forums. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of five must-know facts about Eric Chelle the new head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

As hard as it may sound or seem to believe the appointment of Chelle by the NFF can be categorised as historic in all ramifications.

Who is Eric Chelle Nigeria's new coach?

Historic Milestone

Eric Chelle has made history by becoming the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles. He brings a wealth of experience from his playing and coaching careers.

AFCON Success
Chelle’s most notable achievement as a coach came when he led Mali to the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). His team’s strong performance ended in a narrow extra-time defeat against Ivory Coast, showcasing his tactical acumen on the continental stage.

Coaching Experience
Before managing Mali’s national team, Chelle honed his skills in the French football system. He built his reputation by managing several lower-tier clubs, including GS Consolat, FC Martigues, and Boulogne. His leadership in these roles demonstrated his ability to develop teams and compete effectively under challenging conditions.

Playing Career
As a former professional footballer, Chelle represented Mali five times internationally. He also had an impressive club career in France, featuring for Martigues, Valenciennes, Lens, Istres, and Chamois Niortais, gaining invaluable experience in top-flight European football.

Immediate Challenges Ahead
Chelle’s first major test as the Super Eagles’ head coach will be navigating Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Key matches against Rwanda and Zimbabwe are set for March, and his leadership will be critical in securing early momentum for the campaign.

It remains to be seen if the appointment of Chelle by the NFF would serve its purpose for the Super Eagles as the World Cup 2026 qualifiers draw closer and AFCON 2025 scheduled for December as well.

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The EAFC 2025 Team of the Year (TOTY) nominees have been unveiled, and fans can now vote for their favourite players in both the men’s and women’s categories. Leading the men’s nominees are standout talents from elite clubs, with Real Madrid boasting the most selections at six, while Manchester City, PSG, Bayer Leverkusen, and Barcelona each have five.

Nigeria saw players, Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala all receive nominations in the men's and women's categories.

In the women’s category, Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, headlines a list that includes seven players from her club. Voting is open on the EA Sports FC TOTY website until January 12, 2025, with the final squads determined by a combination of EA and community votes. Players who make the cut will receive special TOTY Player Items in EA SPORTS FC 25.

Among the high-profile men’s nominees are Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka, and Phil Foden. On the women’s side, notable names include Khadija Shaw, Lauren Hemp, Lauren James, and Mariona. Voting is straightforward: visit the EA Sports FC TOTY website, pick your favourite players for each position, and submit your choices. A complete list of nominees and details about the process are also available on the site.

This year’s list features 17 Premier League players and 14 stars from the Women’s Super League (WSL). The official Team of the Year will be revealed on January 18 at 5:00 a.m. AEDT.

EAFC 2025 Men’s Team of the Year Nominees:

Manchester City: Rodri, Erling Haaland, Josko Gvardiol, Phil Foden, Ruben Dias
Chelsea: Cole Palmer
Liverpool: Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold
Arsenal: Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, William Saliba, Declan Rice
Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez
Tottenham Hotspur: Heung-min Son
Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes
PSG: Bradley Barcola, Vitinha, Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos, Gianluigi Donnarumma
Lille: Jonathan David, Edon Zhegrova
Stade Brest: Mahdi Camara
Monaco: Wilfried Singo
Olympique Lyonnais: Alexandre Lacazette
Bayer Leverkusen: Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka, Alejandro Grimaldo, Jonathan Tah, Jeremie Frimpong
Bayern Munich: Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich
Borussia Dortmund: Gregor Kobel, Serhou Guirassy, Julian Brandt
Eintracht Frankfurt: Omar Marmoush
Stuttgart: Deniz Undav, Maximilian Mittelstadt
RB Leipzig: Peter Gulacsi, Lois Openda, Xavi Simons
Inter Milan: Lautaro Martinez, Hakan Calhanoglu, Marcus Thuram, Federico Dimarco, Alessandro Bastoni
Juventus: Dusan Vlahovic, Gleison Bremer
Atalanta: Ademola Lookman, Charles De Ketelaere
AC Milan: Christian Pulisic, Theo Hernandez, Mike Maignan
Napoli: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Alessandro Buongiorno
Roma: Paulo Dybala, Artem Dovbyk
Real Madrid: Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe
Barcelona: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Pedri, Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski
Athletic Club: Nico Williams, Unai Simon
Villarreal: Alex Baena
Atletico Madrid: Antoine Griezmann
Girona: Miguel Gutierrez
Real Sociedad: Martin Zubimendi
Sporting CP: Viktor Gyokeres
FC Porto: Diogo Costa
Benfica: Angel Di Maria
Al Hilal: Salem Al Dawsari
Al Ittihad: N’Golo Kante
Al Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo
Inter Miami: Lionel Messi

EAFC 2025 Women’s Team of the Year Nominees:

Manchester City: Khadija Shaw, Lauren Hemp, Yui Hasegawa, Alex Greenwood, Jill Roord
Chelsea: Lauren James, Sjoeke Nusken, Mayra Ramirez, Lucy Bronze, Guro Reiten
Arsenal: Mariona, Katie McCabe, Lotte Wubben-Moy
Manchester United: Grace Clinton
Olympique Lyonnais: Lindsey Horan, Tabitha Chawinga, Kadidiatou Diani, Wendie Renard, Melchie Dumornay, Ellie Carpenter, Selma Bacha
PSG: Marie Katoto, Grace Geyoro, Sakina Karchaoui, Jade Le Guilly
Paris FC: Chiamaka Nnadozie, Clara Mateo, Gaetane Thiney
Wolfsburg: Alexandra Popp, Svenja Huth, Merle Frohms
Bayern Munich: Giulia Gwinn, Lea Schuller, Klara Buhl, Glodus Perla Viggosdottir
Eintracht Frankfurt: Sara Doorsoun, Laura Freigang
Essen: Natasha Kowalski
RB Leipzig: Vanessa Fudalla
Bayer Leverkusen: Kristin Kogel
Freiburg: Lisa Karl
Barcelona: Caroline Graham Hansen, Aitana Bonmati, Ewa Pajor, Salma Paralluelo, Patri Guijarro, Irene Paredes, Alexia Putellas
Atletico Madrid: Lola Gallardo, Vilde Boe Risa, Rasheedat Ajibade
Real Madrid: Alba Redondo, Olga Carmona, Sandie Toletti
Athletic Club: Nerea Nevado
Kansas City Current: Temwa Chawinga
Washington Spirit: Croix Bethune, Trinity Rodman
Orlando Pride: Barbra Banda, Anna Moorhouse, Emily Sams, Marta
Portland Thorns: Sophia Smith
NJ/NY Gotham: Ann-Katrin Berger, Rose Lavelle
Chicago Red Stars: Mallory Swanson
Bay FC: Asisat Oshoala
North Carolina Courage: Kaleigh Kurtz
San Diego Wave: Naomi Girma

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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is reportedly upset with Victor Osimhen after the Nigerian striker turned down a potential transfer to Man United in the January 2025 window. Since September, Osimhen has been excelling on loan at Galatasaray, scoring 10 goals in 15 league appearances. Despite interest from the Premier League giants, Osimhen remains committed to staying with Galatasaray until the end of the season.

According to reports, his decision has frustrated De Laurentiis, who views it as another instance of the player complicating matters for Napoli. The club had been aiming to secure a €81 million sale in January, but Osimhen's stance has put that plan in jeopardy. If he remains with Galatasaray until the summer, his release clause will decrease to €75 million.

The summer of 2024 saw multiple top-tier clubs vying for Osimhen’s signature:

1. Paris Saint-Germain: The French champions were early contenders for the striker but failed to finalize a deal.
2. Chelsea: The London club made an attempt to sign him, but disagreements over valuation and the player’s preferences stalled negotiations.

Despite this widespread interest, Osimhen stayed with Napoli, and De Laurentiis has been vocal about his determination to keep him. However, the recent fallout suggests the player's future at Napoli is far from settled, and a transfer remains a possibility.

According to La Repubblica, De Laurentiis expressed his frustration over the latest development by stating, "Then let him stay where he is. Tell Galatasaray to keep Osimhen."

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In a shocking turn of events, Nigerian forward, Victor Boniface is rumoured to still be out for a few weeks in a recent injury update speculated by media outlets.

Victor Boniface is facing another setback in his recovery from a thigh injury, which means he'll miss Bayer Leverkusen's first game of the year against Borussia Dortmund on January 10, 2025. He had been making progress and was expected to return to action soon, but from all indications will need more time to fully recover.

The Nigerian striker has been out of action since November 2024, missing the club's last nine matches, and his absence will likely be felt in the upcoming games against Dortmund and Mainz on January 14, 2025.

Bayer Leverkusen's coach, Xabi Alonso, has expressed his desire to have Boniface back in top form, emphasizing the importance of having both Boniface and Patrik Schick fully fit to compete for a starting spot.

With Boniface's return date still uncertain, the team will have to rely on other players to fill the gap. Despite this setback, Boniface has had a strong start to the season, contributing eight goals and one assist in 15 appearances, and his return to the pitch will be highly anticipated.

The news of his setback was first reported by Sky Sports News reporter Marlon Irlbacher on Sunday, and it looks like he’ll miss the upcoming games. Although he’s been making progress in his recovery, it seems he needs more time to fully heal.

A firm return date has not been confirmed, but hopefully, he’ll be back on the pitch soon, doing what he does best scoring goals and entertaining the fans. Manager Xabi Alonso recently addressed the upcoming competition between Nigerian star Boniface and Patrik Schick upon the Nigerian’s return.

He said, “I have difficulty in choosing players to use in all the positions, I like to have it. What we want is that everyone is fighting for a position to get better and help the team.”

Victor Boniface had an amazing start to the season with Leverkusen, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist in just 15 appearances. This is especially impressive considering he joined the team from Royale Union SG, where he had a stellar record of 21 goals and 10 assists in 34 appearances.

Unfortunately, his recent injury setback has slowed him down, but hopefully, he’ll be back to his old self soon.

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Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Chelsea would be looking to bolster their squad in the January 2025 transfer window indicating that players are expected to leave whilst some are expected to complete a move to Stamford Bridge to increase the strength of the squad as the games continue to come in thick and fast.

Chelsea are no strangers to the transfer window, and with the January window currently on its sixth date, questions on players expected to join and depart have surfaced, with their names being speculated.

With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the players expected to leave or join Chelsea based on current reports.

Who are the players expected to leave Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window?

Here are the players rumoured to be preparing to leave Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window:

Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell's transfer update

Following his non existent play time at Chelsea, former vice captain, Ben Chilwell is expected to make a move away from Stamford Bridge in the January 2025 transfer window. Although no interest from other clubs have been confirmed, fans as well as analysts are very certain that the winter move is very likely given Enzo Maresca's confirmation that the English international is not part of his plans.

Carney Chukwuemeka

Carney Chukwuemeka transfer news

Enzo Maresca, the head coach of Chelsea, shared his thoughts on Carney Chukwuemeka’s potential transfer, highlighting the midfielder's talent but acknowledging the limited opportunities available within Chelsea’s current squad.

Maresca suggested that it would be beneficial for Chukwuemeka to join a club where he can secure regular playing time, ideally featuring in 30 to 35 matches per season, to further his development. He also indicated that the club is willing to consider both loan and permanent transfer options if a suitable offer is presented.

Cesare Casadei

Cesare Casadei transfer update

Enzo Maresca has indicated his willingness to allow Cesare Casadei to depart Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window. He recognized Casadei’s physical prowess and potential but admitted that the midfielder has had limited playing opportunities this season.

Maresca highlighted Casadei’s role as a holding midfielder and commended his physical strength, noting its value in enhancing the team’s pressing game.

Harvey Vale

Harvey Vale transfer news

Harvey Vale’s future at Chelsea appears uncertain under Enzo Maresca’s management. Despite delivering standout performances for Chelsea's Under-21s, where he has been involved in 18 goals across 15 appearances, Vale has yet to establish himself as a regular in the senior squad.

With only six months remaining on his contract, a departure from the club during the January 2025 transfer window seems highly probable.

Who are the players expected to join Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window?

Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen's latest transfer news

Given the current form of Chelsea, many speculate that the club might be forced to rekindle their interest for the Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Victor Osimhen in the January 2025 transfer window. For man,y this is a move next to impossible with Osimhen already announcing his commitment to Galatasaray till the end of the 2024/2025 season.

Tomas Araujo

Tomas Araujo transfer news

Following the confirmation that Wesley Fofana might be out till the end of the 2024/2025 season, it is expected that Chelsea steps into the January 2025 transfer window withe mind of signing a replacement in the center-back position and according to reports, Tomas Araujo of Benfica is leading the race as their main target in the window.

Dario Essugo

Dario Essugo transfer news

With Romeo Lavia actively struggling with match fitness, talented youngster Dario Essugo, has emerged as a target for Chelsea in the January 2025 transfer window according to numerous reports. It remains to be seen if Chelsea would opt for a loan recall for either Lesley Ugochukwu or Andrey Santos as opposed to signing another midfielder.

Youssouf Fofana

Youssouf Fofana transfer update

With limited time at his new club AC Milan, French midfeirlder,Youssouf Fofana, has been revealed as another player who has appeared on Chelsea's January 2025transfer window radar with reports indicating that the Blues might consider him as an option.

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As fans had initially anticipated the return of Wesley Fofana in January 2025, Enzo Maresca in his latest pre-match press conference held today, Friday, January 3, 2025, shared the update which confirmed that there would be a delay for the defender as there is a possibilty he might not be available for selection till the end of the season.

He stated, ‘With Wes, we don’t know exactly how long he could be out for, but he has a hamstring injury and unfortunately we are going to lose him for a while. I have said many times that I love Wes and of course not having him available is a huge loss for us.’

Reece James injury update

Speaking on the availability of Reece James for Chelsea after a long spell on the sidelines due to inuury, Enzo Maresca confirmed that the English international could be available for the club in their upcoming fixture scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2025, against Crystal Palace.

He stated, "Reece is back and he was with us in the squad in the last game. For the last game against Ipswich, he was with us just to be with us in the squad. The plan was not to give him and minutes but tomorrow is different, we can give him minutes. We all know how important Reece is for us so hopefully he can get minutes very soon."

He also shared update on Romeo Lavia's match fitness level. Enzo revealed, "Romeo is very close and he has started to work with us. We all consider Romeo a top player, but the most important thing for this type of player is to be fit. There is no doubt when Romeo is fit he is a top player, we need to just understand how we can help him to not get injured."

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Following a shaky conclusion to the first half of the 2024/2025 club football season for Man City, Pep Guardiola's side is expected to take a deep dive into the January transfer window in search of top talents to bolster their squad ahead of the second half of the season when games are expected to come in thick and fast.

Reports have begun to emerge about the possible players Guardiola would be looking to bring in to strengthen his squad for the second half of the season.

Man City's transfer news

According to the recent transfer news surrounding Man City, here are the players the Premier League champions are reportedly looking to bring in to strengthen their squad ahead of the season fixtures:

Bruno Guimaraes

What is the latest Bruno Guimaraes transfer news?

According to Sky Sports, Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes has emerged as one of the top player targets for Man City in the January 2025 transfer window following Pep admitting that they needed help in key positions one of which is the midfield in order to have a stable side.

Although there have been no reports of contract talks between the parties involved, it remains to be seen if Bruno's parent club, Newcastle would be open to such a move. Analysts however believe it is practically impossible for Newcastle United to let go of such a key player who has been very influential in the 2024/2025 campaign in the Premier League.

Martin Zubimendi

what is the latest Martin Zubimendi transfer news?

Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi has also emerged as a leading candidate to fill in Man City's midfield position which has been left vacant since the absence of Rodri. Reports have confirmed that the option of Zubimendi is also being considered in the case of Pep not acquiring the services of Bruno in the January 2025 transfer window.

It remains to be seen if this will be a temporary fix or a permanent solution going into the 2025/2026 club football season. It is also important to note that Martin is also on the radar of top clubs such as the 2024/2025 table toppers, Liverpool who are also looking to bolster their midfield as the season progresses.

Ola Aina 

What is the latest Ola Aina transfer news?

It is no surprise that the Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Ola Aina is on Pep Guardiola's radar in the January 2025 window. Reports in the latest transfer news about the talented player suggest that the champions might be looking to bring in the defender to fill the gap that exists on the right wing.

Ola Aina has evolved into a lethal player who drifts into the attack under Nuno Espirito for Nottingham Forest thereby becoming an integral part of the team. It is left to be seen if Forest who are currently third on the premier league table would be looking to deplete their squad in the second half of the season.

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Pau Victor and Dani Olmo have been removed from Barcelona's 2025 squad list of registered players by La Liga after the club missed a critical deadline. Olmo, who joined Barcelona during the summer transfer window in a £50 million deal from RB Leipzig, has been exceptional for the Catalan giants.

Despite his impressive performances, Barcelona faced challenges registering Olmo due to ongoing financial constraints imposed by La Liga. While the club managed to secure his temporary registration until the end of 2024, the issue has now escalated.

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, La Liga released a statement rejecting Barcelona's latest attempt to register the players. According to the Daily Mail, the league stated, "FC Barcelona has not presented any alternative that, in compliance with LaLiga's economic control regulations, would allow it to register any player after 2 January."

Both Olmo and Victor are no longer listed as registered players on the Spanish top-flight's official website, with the club failing to finalize their registration before the deadline. If the Spanish Football Federation continues to block Olmo's registration, he could leave as a free agent in January. La Liga is urging Barcelona to make further financial adjustments, such as cutting costs and increasing revenue, to meet regulatory requirements.

Amid these uncertainties, Olmo has been linked with a move to the Premier League. Clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly monitoring his situation and could act swiftly if he becomes available as a free agent.

This season, Olmo has proven his importance to Barcelona, scoring six goals in 15 appearances across all competitions.

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Following an eventful 2024 in football, the year 2025 is set to be equally exciting in the world of sports (football, to be more precise) as the stage has now been set for the biggest tournaments at both the international and club levels.

Aside from thrilling tournaments and fixtures, there are other aspects of football that fans are eagerly anticipating as the year 2025 officially kicks off.

What are the football activities to look out for in 2025?

January 2025 transfer window

When will the January 2025 transfer window open?

As of January 1, 2025, the 2024/2025 club football transfer window officially opened across all leagues, giving clubs the opportunity to complete transfer moves aimed at bolstering their squads. Teams are seeking to bring in players they believe will be instrumental in their pursuit of trophies during the second half of the season across various tournaments.

For some clubs, the transfer window also serves as an avenue to balance their books, ensuring compliance with Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations and avoiding potential future sanctions. Footballers, too, are eager to take advantage of the January 2025 transfer window, considering key moves to other clubs and leagues to secure ample playing time ahead of World Cup qualifiers and the UEFA Nations League.

UEFA Champions League Final 2025

When is the 2025 Champions League final?

All roads lead to the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, as it has been confirmed as the venue for the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League final. This year’s final carries a unique edge due to the introduction of the new format across all UEFA competitions.

The conclusion of the UEFA Nations League

When is the 2025 UEFA Nations League final?

With the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League season set to conclude in 2025, questions about the date for the tournament's finals have recently surfaced online. The final of the 2025 UEFA Nations League is scheduled for June 8.

The spotlight is firmly on the Nations League, particularly with Thomas Tuchel's appointment as the head coach of England. The tournament is widely regarded as a must-watch event, building anticipation for the 2026 World Cup.

June 2025 Club football transfer window

With the contracts of several big names in club football, such as Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, set to expire in June 2025, the spotlight is already on the summer transfer window.

Fans and analysts alike are eager to see where these stars will continue their careers and whether the window will bring record-breaking signings. Considering Salah’s influence at Liverpool and his ongoing contract discussions, this transfer window promises to be one of the most intriguing in recent years.

Club World Cup

The new format of the FIFA Club World Cup, set to kick off in June 2025, has garnered significant attention due to its revamped structure and the introduction of new rules and regulations. While this format poses a demanding schedule for footballers, fans are thrilled by the prospect of extending the excitement of club football into a fresh season.

WAFCON 2025

When is the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2025 starting?

The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is set to make its highly anticipated return in July 2025, sparking excitement across the continent for this pivotal moment in African women’s football.

For football experts, the management of this tournament will play a critical role in either shaping or hindering the future of women’s football in Africa, particularly as anticipation builds for the next Women’s World Cup.

AFCON 2025

When is AFCON 2025?

Following the immense success and popularity of AFCON 2023, expectations are high for the 2025 edition to surpass previous tournaments, with many viewing it as an opportunity to match the prestige of European competitions like the Nations League. AFCON 2025, set to take place in Morocco, will kick off in December 2025 and run through January 2026.

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As the year 2024 came to a close, Lagos became the hub of the biggest meet-ups involving Nigerian and foreign musicians. It didn't come as a shock when the phrase 'everybody is in Lagos' dominated social media trends.

Detty December 2024 took another dimension with many unexpected link-ups happening in Nigeria. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the 5 most talked-about celebrity moments that shocked fans and involved the biggest music acts on the continent.

1. Ayra Starr Tems and Tyla

Arguably the biggest African artists of 2024, Ayra Starr, Tems, and Tyla stunned the music industry with their joint appearance at DJ Obi's house in December 2024. To the surprise of many, Tyla landed in Lagos Nigeria in December and questions about the reasons for her visit were the center of attention upon her arrival. It was heartwarming to see that meeting up with friends had been on top of the list.

It was an unforgettable moment that dominated social media trends. Many categorized the event as historic, symbolizing a new direction for the music industry, where women are taking centre stage and rapidly becoming the face of African music.

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2. Burna Boy and Chloe Bailey

In a surprising turn of events, popular American singer Chloe Bailey arrived in Lagos, Nigeria, in December 2024. Her visit raised numerous questions, and with no immediate explanation, Chloe quickly became a trending topic on social media.

To the astonishment of many, Chloe made her first public appearance in Lagos accompanied by Burna Boy. Their cozy demeanour sparked curiosity and speculation about the nature of their relationship. Fans and music enthusiasts were left without clarification, as neither singer confirmed nor denied the rumours surrounding their connection.

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3. Wizkid's private party

By December 20th, with Lagos already in a festive mood, Grammy award-winning singer and performer Wizkid made an unexpected arrival that left many in the industry stunned. The highlight of his visit was hosting an exclusive party in collaboration with the social media platform Instagram.

One of the night’s most surprising attendees was YBNL boss Olamide, known for avoiding the spotlight and only appearing at events he deems significant. Olamide’s presence, however, wasn’t the only noteworthy moment, as other prominent guests, including Tems, Sarz, 2Baba, and many more, graced the event, making it a night to remember.

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4. Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido performing at UBA all white party and Oando's end-of-the-year party

In a surprising turn of events, Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid all took to the stage to perform alongside other stars at Oando and UBA's 2024 end-of-year parties. Although the events were scheduled on separate days, the three superstars graced both occasions and performed individually over the two nights.

At the UBA All-White Party, Wizkid welcomed Burna Boy on stage, with the Grammy Award winner joining him shortly after his performance.

The event became the talk of the town, especially after Davido was spotted backstage at the UBA party having a conversation with Burna Boy's mother and manager, adding intrigue to an already memorable night.

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5. Olamide in concert

Music mogul and rapper Olamide for the first time in a long time headlined his first concert. The rapper gave fans a night to remember with an all-star guest lineup who took to the stage to give a performance that would be remembered for days, months and years to come.

Artists such as Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Young Jonn, Pheelz, Lil Kesh and many more all took to the stage on the night to deliver remarkable performances.

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As fans and music lovers look forward to the year 2025, multiple award-winning singer and performer Burna Boy has taken centre stage with just a day left till the end of the year with his recent update on his Instagram where he took jabs at another artist.

The singer offered a word of advice with his main tagline being, 'Do better in 2025,' to pass the message across. He advised the artist he was addressing to avoid telling lies to their fans as such actions are not good for an artist of such a calibre.

The 'African Giant' didn't specifically mention any name and goes ahead to advise fans to refrain from making a comparison between him and the Afrobeat icon and pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti indicating that he is 'Big 7,' an artist solely focused on the positivity and good vibes stepping into a new year.

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Lagos is gearing up for an electrifying celebration on December 31, 2024, as the annual Lagos Carnival takes the spotlight at the historic Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Lagos Island.

This year’s edition, themed “Greater Lagos Countdown 2025,” promises a spectacular night featuring unforgettable performances from Nigeria’s music heavyweights.

Superstars Wizkid and Burna Boy are set to headline the event, with other top artists like Olamide, Seyi Vibez, Tiwa Savage, Bnxn, Lojay, Adekunle Gold, and more joining the lineup to deliver thrilling performances.

Starting at 7 pm, the festival is expected to attract a huge crowd of music lovers and party enthusiasts eager to close out 2024 and welcome 2025 in style.

As the city prepares for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and festivities, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the excitement! Head to TBS on Lagos Island on December 31, 2024, and celebrate the arrival of 2025 in grand fashion.

#GreaterLagosCountdown2025 is here

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Venue: TBS Lagos and other Multiple Venues across the 5 divisions of the State

LINE UP MADDDDD @LagostourismO @jidesanwoolu pic.twitter.com/krYodm7kIW

— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) December 28, 2024

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